Climate Insights for Samsun
İlkadım, Turkey
Climate Overview
The climate in Samsun is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 856 mm of precipitation falls per year. Samsun receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Samsun is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Samsun is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 33.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Samsun receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Samsun is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Samsun vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Samsun vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Samsun is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 856 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31 mm. That's 70 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.Samsun is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.2 in. That's 2.8 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 13in.
Wind
Samsun is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Samsun is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Samsun is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 52 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Samsun is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 37°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Samsun based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Samsun based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.